What’s the buzz on the latest issues in the Green Community? Check out what you may have missed this last week:
Protesters and elected officials say “No, Baby, No” to off-shore oil drilling in Florida – Over 2,500 activists gathered on beaches from Clearwater to Fort DeSoto in part of a statewide protest called Hands Across the Sand to oppose off-shore oil drilling. In a bi-partisan press conference held before the protest, Republicans and Democrats united with a common message—preserve Florida’s beaches to preserve Florida’s economy.
1,000 strong at 'Hands Across the Sand' on St. Pete Beach (photos) – Highlights and photos from the 'Hands' event and press conference on St. Pete Beach.
Sustainable home builder to present lecture at SPC – Darren Brinkley, founder of 'REAL building', will present a lecture at SPC's Clearwater campus this Thursday (2/18).
High-speed rail cannot succeed by itself – How about help for small businesses near rail stops? Safe sidewalks and walking paths? More bike lanes? And people that actually use high-speed rail if we get it?
This article appears in Feb 24 – Mar 2, 2010.